Visit Vienna, a magical city where lovers, friends, and families can all find something exciting to discover. From gorgeous parks, and beautiful palaces, to fascinating museums, elegant cafes, museums full of masterpieces, and tree-lined boulevards you can truly find everything!
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A grand cultural city break
Experience imperial elegance in every form, from architecture to music, fine arts, and cuisine. The city center offers palaces, museums, and parks, all pristine, well-organized, and exciting for all ages. Experience a classical music concert or opera in this world-renowned musical center, which inspired Mozart and Brahms. The myriad museums are equally world-class, with collections of Dürer and Van Gogh, Monet and Klimt, and combined with Viennese café culture and shopping promenades, Vienna makes for a sumptuous city break.
Music and museums in imperial grandeur
To continue your imperial exploration with a visit to Schönbrunn Palace, the Habsburgs’ glorious summer residence. Take a romantic stroll through the spectacular gardens, including the Gloriette Belvedere, or visit the world’s oldest zoo. Believe me, the kids will absolutely love it!
Moving on to the many museums of Vienna, feast your eyes on masterpieces by Dürer, Raphael, Velázquez, and Bruegel at the Kunsthistorisches Museum opposite the Hofburg. Across the street is the Museumsquartier, where you’ll have to make difficult choices between the Egon Schiele collection and Art Nouveau pieces at the Leopold Museum, architecture at the AzW, pop, and modernist art at MUMOK, dance and children’s museums.
Café culture, schnitzel and Sachertorte
With all there is to see in Vienna, you’ll need coffee breaks, but you’re in luck – Vienna practically invented café culture at the turn of the century. And as a little treat on the side, you must try Sachertorte, the famous chocolate cake with layers of apricot jam, or choose the simpler apple strudel to accompany your kaffee.
Vienna may be grand, but it draws from its rural roots when it comes to meals, which are mostly meaty and always hearty. For example, Wienerschnitzel, when done well, is light and crispy and gives you all the energy you need for a day filled with fun. For a romantic outdoor evening, enjoy cold cuts, rye bread, and aromatic cheeses with a glass of the local red wine at a heuriger, especially in the district of Döbling. When it comes to street food, wurst is the best. Try one with hot mustard and brown bread, or hot dog-style.
Shopping and Christmas
Imperial tastes for luxury mean Vienna’s streets are made for shopping, especially the Kärntnerstrasse. Or, for a different kind of shopping experience, head to the Naschmarkt, Vienna's most popular food market since the 16th century, which adds an extravaganza of vintage items on Saturdays.
At Christmas, Vienna’s squares are filled with magical snowy, twinkly spirit. The city’s Christmas market could be the ultimate cozy date before the holidays. It opens in mid-November and extends into the New Year for more mulled wine with mittens.
A vast imperial playground
Vienna has enough to keep you in thrall – after all, a day strolling the palace of Schönbrunn feels like an excursion to a vast imperial playground, while a visit to the Prater park, with its Ferris wheel and other amusements, also counts as an escape from the grand city center. This one is going to be a big hit with the kids!
FAQs for booking flights to Vienna
How to get cheap flights to to Vienna?
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When is the best time to visit Vienna?
Spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) are generally the best times to plan your visit to Vienna. Although the weather can get quite chilly in spring, with an average high of 16°C and low of 8°C, there are still tons of snug coffee shops, museums, and galleries to visit. It may be the only time to tour the Schloss Belvedere without waiting in long queues, and book tables at popular restaurants and bars with zero hassle. Don’t forget that this is also during the Easter period, so the markets can get quite busy. As the temperatures drop to an average low of 7°C in autumn, so do the hotel prices. It’s perfect if you’re planning to attend popular festivals like Oktoberfest, Vienna Design Week and Comic Con. Make sure you book your hotel way in advance to avoid missing out on great deals.
How to get from Vienna Airport to Bratislava?
There are several ways to get from Vienna Airport to Bratislava. These include by bus, train, car, or town car. The most comfortable and cheapest way will be to take a direct bus. The travel time takes about 45 minutes. Buses depart every 30 minutes and operate daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vienna’s main station (Wien Hbf) to Bratislava-Petržalka, which takes about 1 hour and 42 minutes, including transfers. Driving is the fastest option, taking about 38 minutes, while a town car offers the same travel time. The bus is the most convenient and affordable option for this journey.
How do I offset the carbon emissions of a Vienna flight?
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